Definition of Inflation

a steady rise in the prices of services and goods

Examples of Inflation in a sentence

Because of inflation the bread that used to cost eighty cents now costs one dollar and fifty cents.  🔊

Inflation occurs as the value of currency decreases.  🔊

The government will initiate pricing controls in order to limit inflation.  🔊

As a result of inflation, food prices have increased dramatically.  🔊

Inflation has made it impossible for many families to buy food without government aid.  🔊

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